Pmedic

Can I ask you a question? Do you think I should stop my bp meds at least until I get to the docs? I have been wondering if my bp was too low because of those dizzy spells I have had. And have been wondering if my bp meds are making it worse. And it seems when I take the Diltiazem is when I feel this bad.

Can you reduce your dosage? I would take half and see how you feel . If you are still having problems I would discontinue them and go back to my old BP medications until you speak to the Dr. I think the new medication is giving you the problems and possibly dehydration since you are still running frequently to the bathroom. Why did they switch you to the new medicine? Was the old medication not working?

Although your pressure may be low, the reason not to completely stop ALL BP medications is because your BP can rebound, which can cause major issues.

Thanks Pmedic, I didn't take my bp meds last night and do feel a little better today. It actually was not a new med, they reduced a med I was taking. But...the med I was taking was Diltiazem 120 mg 2 x a day. The reduced it to one, but changed it to a similar med, becuz I guess they stopped making Diltiazem.

I can still take my Lisinopirol this morning if need be. Anything I should watch out for in not taking it lastnight. Warning signs etc. Thanks so much for your help. Hugs!Gail*Nanners* Co-Moderator for Crohns Disease Crohn's Disease for over 35 years. Currently on Asacol, Protonix, Estrace, Prinivil, Diltiazem, Percoset prn for pain, Zofran, Phenergan, Probiotics, Calcium, Vit D, and Xanax prn. Resections in 2002 & 2005. Also diagnosed w/ Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, & Anxiety. Currently my Crohns is in remission, but my joints are going crazy!

Hi Nanners, so good to see you back at home!!!! We were praying for you really hard. I hope that ordeal is completely over and done with!! If you are on any pain meds or anything for anxiety, those might lower your BP. Also, if you are a bit dehydrated that could lower your BP as well and make you dizzy. Also some people loose potassium from some of the BP meds, it just depends on the kind of med you are on. Do you have a BP monitor at home? You can check it that way. Good luck and I hope the dizziness goes away soon.d 1/09 with colitis sigmoid colon with some diverticular disease as well, Colon resection Nov. 2010, now in remission inflammator arthritis, type 2 d, asthma, skin scleroderma, VSL#3 probiotic, Vit. D, nexium, synthroid, plaquenil, cozar for high BP gave me bad joint pain,Blood test positive for Crohn's via prometheus ibd serology panel ASCA. Positive ANA speckled pattern 1:180, high sed ra

No Jeanneac I don't have a monitor at home. I really should cuz hubby has high bp too, and refuses to see a doc about it. Scares me some, but he works out all the time, and eats really healthy too, and does take good care of his self. But still scary.

I am feeling somewhat better today. Not as weak, but have a bit of a yuck gut today. I am taking pain meds, but am back on my lower level of pain meds that I was on before all this mess started. I was scared to death to stay on the Dilaudid they sent me home on. I have gone thru dependency issues before, I just didn't want to go there again.

Thank you so much for the prayers, they are needed and very appreciated. Hugs!Gail*Nanners* Co-Moderator for Crohns Disease Crohn's Disease for over 35 years. Currently on Asacol, Protonix, Estrace, Prinivil, Diltiazem, Percoset prn for pain, Zofran, Phenergan, Probiotics, Calcium, Vit D, and Xanax prn. Resections in 2002 & 2005. Also diagnosed w/ Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, & Anxiety. Currently my Crohns is in remission, but my joints are going crazy!

Sorry it took me so long to answer. I left my charger in my car and we have had a busy shift, thanks to this heat so I never made it back to my car to grab it and of course my phone died! Anyway, I am glad you are feeling better today! Sign to watch, headache, nausea, chest pain/pressure, shortness of breath, dizziness, blurry vision. If you continue your medication as prescribed, missing one or two doses should be a problem as long as your pressure is low/normal. You should run up to Walgreens or Walmart and get a BP monitor. It is a must have for those with HBP, especially if you are fluctuating due to the Crohn's. Did you see the Dr. today?Dx:Ulcerative Colitis March 2008 Dx: Crohns May 2008

No surgeries yet but I am desperately trying to keep my colon.8 blood transfusions, SVT due to low H&H, Anxiety during new medication injections due to past reactions. Been through MANY medications with mixed resultsCurrently on Lialda, Ambien (prn), xanax(prn) Bee Propolis 500mg twice per day. Rowasa

Yes Pmedic and my bp was really high!! He is having me stop one bp med completely and just continue with the 40 mg Lisinopril for now.

I still have the yuck gut (nausea), diarreah and some dizziness. He gave me another 2 1/2 weeks off, but I sure know I will need a little more as when these bouts hit they take about a month to get my strength back. He also said to call him back if things don't get better. Thanks so much for your help!Gail*Nanners* Co-Moderator for Crohns Disease Crohn's Disease for over 35 years. Currently on Asacol, Protonix, Estrace, Prinivil, Diltiazem, Percoset prn for pain, Zofran, Phenergan, Probiotics, Calcium, Vit D, and Xanax prn. Resections in 2002 & 2005. Also diagnosed w/ Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, & Anxiety. Currently my Crohns is in remission, but my joints are going crazy!